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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,373.11 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,373.11 and 428.50 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,373.11 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,373.11 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,373.11 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 588,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,377.64/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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