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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.59, 1,363.32 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.59, 1,363.32 and 421.61 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.59 : 1,363.32 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.59/1,363.32 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.59x = 1,363.32 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.59x = 574,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,782.53/909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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