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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,377.05 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,377.05 and 431.02 is: 645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,377.05 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,377.05 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,377.05 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 593,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,536.09/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.96

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