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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,363.38 and 421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,363.38 and 421.65 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,363.38 = 421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,363.38 = 421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,363.38 × 421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 574,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,872.71/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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