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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,368.16 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,368.16 and 456 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,368.16 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,368.16 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,368.16 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 623,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,880.96/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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