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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,370.30 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,370.30 and 426.44 is: 639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,370.30 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,370.30 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,370.30 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 584,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,350.73/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.67

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