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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.25, 1,371.43 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.25, 1,371.43 and 446.16 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.25 : 1,371.43 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.25/1,371.43 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.25x = 1,371.43 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.25x = 611,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,877.21/914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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