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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,367.02 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,367.02 and 424.28 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,367.02 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,367.02 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,367.02 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 579,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,999.25/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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