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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.45, 1,377.03 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.45, 1,377.03 and 431.24 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.45 : 1,377.03 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.45/1,377.03 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.45x = 1,377.03 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.45x = 593,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,823.53/918.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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