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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,368.06 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,368.06 and 424.70 is: 637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,368.06 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,368.06 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,368.06 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 581,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,015.08/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.27

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