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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,366.97 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,366.97 and 442.94 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,366.97 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,366.97 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,366.97 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 605,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,476.64/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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