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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.36, 1,366.35 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.36, 1,366.35 and 423.73 is: 635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.36 : 1,366.35 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.36/1,366.35 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.36x = 1,366.35 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.36x = 578,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,963.49/910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.97

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