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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,267.00 and 498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,267.00 and 498.46 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,267.00 = 498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,267.00 = 498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,267.00 × 498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 631,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,553.85/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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