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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,367.04 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,367.04 and 423.53 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,367.04 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,367.04 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,367.04 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 578,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,982.45/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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