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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.71, 1,372.88 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.71, 1,372.88 and 428.04 is: 642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.71 : 1,372.88 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.71/1,372.88 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.71x = 1,372.88 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.71x = 587,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,647.56/914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.44

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