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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,369.05 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,369.05 and 425.47 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,369.05 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,369.05 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,369.05 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 582,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,489.70/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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