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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,376.48 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,376.48 and 431.30 is: 646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,376.48 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,376.48 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,376.48 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 593,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,670.02/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.01

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