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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,378.17 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,378.17 and 431.50 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,378.17 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,378.17 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,378.17 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 594,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,673.46/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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