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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.47, 1,363.58 and 422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.47, 1,363.58 and 422.26 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.47 : 1,363.58 = 422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.47/1,363.58 = 422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.47x = 1,363.58 × 422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.47x = 575,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,779.77/909.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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