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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.73, 1,366.40 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.73, 1,366.40 and 423.43 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.73 : 1,366.40 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.73/1,366.40 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.73x = 1,366.40 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.73x = 578,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,574.75/910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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