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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,373.34 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,373.34 and 428.34 is: 642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,373.34 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,373.34 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,373.34 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 588,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,256.46/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.72

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