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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.46, 1,376.88 and 646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.46, 1,376.88 and 646.30 is: 968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.46 : 1,376.88 = 646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.46/1,376.88 = 646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.46x = 1,376.88 × 646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.46x = 889,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,877.54/918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.88

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