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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,377.39 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,377.39 and 431.10 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,377.39 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,377.39 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,377.39 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 593,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,792.83/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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