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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.87, 1,378.32 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.87, 1,378.32 and 432.27 is: 648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.87 : 1,378.32 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.87/1,378.32 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.87x = 1,378.32 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.87x = 595,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,806.39/918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.41

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