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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,366.65 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,366.65 and 417.42 is: 626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,366.65 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,366.65 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,366.65 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 570,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,467.04/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.21

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