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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.88, 1,373.02 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.88, 1,373.02 and 428.60 is: 642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.88 : 1,373.02 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.88/1,373.02 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.88x = 1,373.02 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.88x = 588,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,476.37/915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.53

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