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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.45, 1,371.69 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.45, 1,371.69 and 452.25 is: 678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.45 : 1,371.69 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.45/1,371.69 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.45x = 1,371.69 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.45x = 620,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,346.80/914.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.39

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