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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,364.46 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,364.46 and 422.77 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,364.46 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,364.46 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,364.46 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 576,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,852.75/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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