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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.61, 1,378.82 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.61, 1,378.82 and 432 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.61 : 1,378.82 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.61/1,378.82 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.61x = 1,378.82 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.61x = 595,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,651.32/918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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