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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.83, 1,377.34 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.83, 1,377.34 and 431.31 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.83 : 1,377.34 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.83/1,377.34 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.83x = 1,377.34 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.83x = 594,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,064.60/918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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