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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.95, 1,366.44 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.95, 1,366.44 and 423.87 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.95 : 1,366.44 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.95/1,366.44 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.95x = 1,366.44 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.95x = 579,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,192.92/910.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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