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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,367.28 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,367.28 and 424.17 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,367.28 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,367.28 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,367.28 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 579,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,959.16/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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