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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,371.33 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,371.33 and 427.32 is: 640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,371.33 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,371.33 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,371.33 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 585,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,996.74/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.92

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