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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.21, 1,366.90 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.21, 1,366.90 and 424.40 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.21 : 1,366.90 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.21/1,366.90 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.21x = 1,366.90 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.21x = 580,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,104.46/911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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