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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.83, 1,378.38 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.83, 1,378.38 and 432.02 is: 648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.83 : 1,378.38 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.83/1,378.38 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.83x = 1,378.38 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.83x = 595,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,487.73/918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.09

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