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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,372.81 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,372.81 and 428.43 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,372.81 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,372.81 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,372.81 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 588,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,146.77/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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