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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.64, 1,367.46 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.64, 1,367.46 and 424.12 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.64 : 1,367.46 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.64/1,367.46 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.64x = 1,367.46 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.64x = 579,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,967.14/911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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