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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.01, 1,377.23 and 430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.01, 1,377.23 and 430.49 is: 645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.01 : 1,377.23 = 430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.01/1,377.23 = 430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.01x = 1,377.23 × 430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.01x = 592,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,881.38/918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.84

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