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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,367.30 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,367.30 and 424.62 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,367.30 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,367.30 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,367.30 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 580,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,582.93/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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