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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.63, 1,372.15 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.63, 1,372.15 and 427.42 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.63 : 1,372.15 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.63/1,372.15 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.63x = 1,372.15 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.63x = 586,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,477.49/914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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