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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.29, 1,370.34 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.29, 1,370.34 and 426.30 is: 639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.29 : 1,370.34 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.29/1,370.34 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.29x = 1,370.34 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.29x = 584,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,175.94/913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.64

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