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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,372.34 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,372.34 and 428.08 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,372.34 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,372.34 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,372.34 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 587,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,471.31/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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