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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.57, 1,371.62 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.57, 1,371.62 and 427.50 is: 641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.57 : 1,371.62 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.57/1,371.62 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.57x = 1,371.62 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.57x = 586,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,365.41/914.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.14

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