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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.40, 1,371.60 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.40, 1,371.60 and 427.11 is: 640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.40 : 1,371.60 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.40/1,371.60 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.40x = 1,371.60 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.40x = 585,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,824.08/914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.67

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