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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.50, 1,362.44 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.50, 1,362.44 and 421.88 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.50 : 1,362.44 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.50/1,362.44 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.50x = 1,362.44 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.50x = 574,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,786.19/909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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