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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,267 and 498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,267 and 498.47 is: 687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,267 = 498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,267 = 498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,267 × 498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 631,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,561.49/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.89

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