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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,378.31 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,378.31 and 431.57 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,378.31 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,378.31 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,378.31 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 594,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,828.20/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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