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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,377.54 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,377.54 and 431.64 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,377.54 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,377.54 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,377.54 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 594,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,601.37/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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