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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.22, 1,377.66 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.22, 1,377.66 and 424.86 is: 637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.22 : 1,377.66 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.22/1,377.66 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.22x = 1,377.66 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.22x = 585,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,312.63/918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.45

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