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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,377.06 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,377.06 and 405 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,377.06 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,377.06 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,377.06 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 557,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,709.30/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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