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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.58, 1,371.06 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.58, 1,371.06 and 452.07 is: 677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.58 : 1,371.06 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.58/1,371.06 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.58x = 1,371.06 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.58x = 619,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,815.09/914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.70

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