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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.40, 1,372.16 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.40, 1,372.16 and 427.50 is: 641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.40 : 1,372.16 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.40/1,372.16 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.40x = 1,372.16 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.40x = 586,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,589.40/914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.51

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