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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,371.96 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,371.96 and 427.32 is: 641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,371.96 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,371.96 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,371.96 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 586,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,265.95/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.19

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