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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.59, 1,371.89 and 427.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.59, 1,371.89 and 427.99 is: 641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.59 : 1,371.89 = 427.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.59/1,371.89 = 427.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.59x = 1,371.89 × 427.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.59x = 587,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,149.47/914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.98

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