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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,267.03 and 498.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,267.03 and 498.49 is: 687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,267.03 = 498.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,267.03 = 498.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,267.03 × 498.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 631,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,600.68/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.92

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