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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.37, 1,367.33 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.37, 1,367.33 and 424.83 is: 637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.37 : 1,367.33 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.37/1,367.33 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.37x = 1,367.33 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.37x = 580,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,882.80/911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.37

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