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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.84 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.84 and 418.46 is: 627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.84 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.84 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.84 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 572,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,380.53/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.80

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