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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,369.92 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,369.92 and 419.34 is: 628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,369.92 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,369.92 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,369.92 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 574,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,462.25/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.40

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