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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,367.42 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,367.42 and 424.53 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,367.42 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,367.42 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,367.42 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 580,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,508.69/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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