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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,367.92 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,367.92 and 418.29 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,367.92 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,367.92 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,367.92 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 572,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,186.21/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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