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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.65, 1,365.17 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.65, 1,365.17 and 423.57 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.65 : 1,365.17 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.65/1,365.17 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.65x = 1,365.17 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.65x = 578,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,242.94/910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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