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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.10, 1,266.97 and 498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.10, 1,266.97 and 498.47 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.10 : 1,266.97 = 498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.10/1,266.97 = 498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.10x = 1,266.97 × 498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.10x = 631,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,546.54/918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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