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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,366.67 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,366.67 and 417.87 is: 626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,366.67 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,366.67 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,366.67 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 571,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,096.56/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.45

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