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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,377.69 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,377.69 and 424.74 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,377.69 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,377.69 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,377.69 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 585,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,160.05/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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