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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,374.94 and 484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,374.94 and 484.36 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,374.94 = 484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,374.94 = 484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,374.94 × 484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 665,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,965.94/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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