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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,371.46 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,371.46 and 420.69 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,371.46 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,371.46 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,371.46 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 576,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,959.51/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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