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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,368.90 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,368.90 and 426.60 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,368.90 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,368.90 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,368.90 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 583,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,972.74/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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