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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.43, 1,365.19 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.43, 1,365.19 and 423.17 is: 634.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.43 : 1,365.19 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.43/1,365.19 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.43x = 1,365.19 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.43x = 577,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,699.57/910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.54

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