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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.82, 1,365.62 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.82, 1,365.62 and 423.60 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.82 : 1,365.62 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.82/1,365.62 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.82x = 1,365.62 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.82x = 578,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,476.63/910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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