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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,366.61 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,366.61 and 424.46 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,366.61 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,366.61 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,366.61 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 580,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,072.57/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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