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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,376.29 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,376.29 and 430.67 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,376.29 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,376.29 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,376.29 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 592,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,724.66/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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