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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,366.72 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,366.72 and 423.63 is: 635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,366.72 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,366.72 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,366.72 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 578,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,974.64/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.44

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