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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.51, 1,370.76 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.51, 1,370.76 and 427.16 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.51 : 1,370.76 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.51/1,370.76 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.51x = 1,370.76 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.51x = 585,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,533.84/914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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