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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,366.83 and 424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,366.83 and 424.41 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,366.83 = 424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,366.83 = 424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,366.83 × 424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 580,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,096.32/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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