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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,366.95 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,366.95 and 424.36 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,366.95 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,366.95 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,366.95 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 580,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,078.90/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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