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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.85, 1,376.30 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.85, 1,376.30 and 431.17 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.85 : 1,376.30 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.85/1,376.30 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.85x = 1,376.30 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.85x = 593,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,417.12/918.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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