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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,376.09 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,376.09 and 430.18 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,376.09 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,376.09 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,376.09 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 591,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962.42/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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