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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.66, 1,363.98 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.66, 1,363.98 and 422.28 is: 633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.66 : 1,363.98 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.66/1,363.98 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.66x = 1,363.98 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.66x = 575,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,974.65/909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.18

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