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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,366.47 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,366.47 and 424.56 is: 636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,366.47 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,366.47 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,366.47 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 580,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,148.50/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.00

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