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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.34, 1,377.91 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.34, 1,377.91 and 431.06 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.34 : 1,377.91 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.34/1,377.91 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.34x = 1,377.91 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.34x = 593,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,955.53/918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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