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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.96, 1,366 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.96, 1,366 and 423.64 is: 635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.96 : 1,366 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.96/1,366 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.96x = 1,366 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.96x = 578,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,692.24/910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.26

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