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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,372.82 and 428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,372.82 and 428.38 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,372.82 = 428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,372.82 = 428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,372.82 × 428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 588,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,088.63/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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