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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.78, 1,364.22 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.78, 1,364.22 and 447.36 is: 670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.78 : 1,364.22 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.78/1,364.22 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.78x = 1,364.22 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.78x = 610,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,297.46/909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.82

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