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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,374.30 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,374.30 and 428.82 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,374.30 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,374.30 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,374.30 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 589,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,327.33/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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