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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,370.88 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,370.88 and 426.66 is: 639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,370.88 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,370.88 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,370.88 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 584,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,899.66/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.49

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