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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.03, 1,370.37 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.03, 1,370.37 and 426.52 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.03 : 1,370.37 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.03/1,370.37 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.03x = 1,370.37 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.03x = 584,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,483.42/914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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