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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,267.42 and 498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,267.42 and 498.77 is: 688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,267.42 = 498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,267.42 = 498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,267.42 × 498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 632,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,151.07/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.30

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