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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.79, 1,366.46 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.79, 1,366.46 and 424.43 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.79 : 1,366.46 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.79/1,366.46 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.79x = 1,366.46 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.79x = 579,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,964.50/910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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