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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.96, 1,372 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.96, 1,372 and 427.60 is: 641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.96 : 1,372 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.96/1,372 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.96x = 1,372 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.96x = 586,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,667.20/914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.19

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