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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,377.33 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,377.33 and 431.16 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,377.33 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,377.33 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,377.33 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 593,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,849.60/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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