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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,366.98 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,366.98 and 455 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,366.98 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,366.98 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,366.98 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 621,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,975.90/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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