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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.86, 1,363.83 and 422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.86, 1,363.83 and 422.50 is: 633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.86 : 1,363.83 = 422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.86/1,363.83 = 422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.86x = 1,363.83 × 422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.86x = 576,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,218.18/909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.30

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