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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.63, 1,368.17 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.63, 1,368.17 and 418.87 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.63 : 1,368.17 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.63/1,368.17 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.63x = 1,368.17 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.63x = 573,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,085.37/912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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