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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.81, 1,364.27 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.81, 1,364.27 and 423.21 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.81 : 1,364.27 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.81/1,364.27 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.81x = 1,364.27 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.81x = 577,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,370.59/909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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