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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.19, 1,367.19 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.19, 1,367.19 and 424.18 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.19 : 1,367.19 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.19/1,367.19 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.19x = 1,367.19 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.19x = 579,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,934.65/911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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