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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.90, 1,372.91 and 428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.90, 1,372.91 and 428 is: 642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.90 : 1,372.91 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.90/1,372.91 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.90x = 1,372.91 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.90x = 587,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,605.48/914.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.26

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