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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,370.40 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,370.40 and 426.70 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,370.40 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,370.40 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,370.40 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 584,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,749.68/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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