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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,377.84 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,377.84 and 431.35 is: 647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,377.84 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,377.84 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,377.84 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 594,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,331.28/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.24

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