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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.45, 1,371.85 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.45, 1,371.85 and 427.51 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.45 : 1,371.85 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.45/1,371.85 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.45x = 1,371.85 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.45x = 586,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,475.10/914.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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