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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.49, 1,373.23 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.49, 1,373.23 and 428.88 is: 643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.49 : 1,373.23 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.49/1,373.23 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.49x = 1,373.23 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.49x = 588,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,941.87/915.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.31

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