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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.10, 1,377.63 and 431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.10, 1,377.63 and 431.14 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.10 : 1,377.63 = 431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.10/1,377.63 = 431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.10x = 1,377.63 × 431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.10x = 593,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,951.40/918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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