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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,370.49 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,370.49 and 426.31 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,370.49 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,370.49 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,370.49 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 584,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,258.62/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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