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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,372.01 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,372.01 and 452.13 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,372.01 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,372.01 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,372.01 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 620,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,326.88/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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