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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,371.10 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,371.10 and 421.28 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,371.10 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,371.10 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,371.10 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 577,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,617.01/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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