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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.46, 1,366.08 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.46, 1,366.08 and 423.62 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.46 : 1,366.08 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.46/1,366.08 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.46x = 1,366.08 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.46x = 578,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,698.81/910.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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