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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,366.44 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,366.44 and 424.28 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,366.44 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,366.44 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,366.44 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 579,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,754.99/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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