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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,398.26 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,398.26 and 418.82 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,398.26 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,398.26 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,398.26 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 585,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,619.25/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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