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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.78, 1,371.82 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.78, 1,371.82 and 452.40 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.78 : 1,371.82 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.78/1,371.82 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.78x = 1,371.82 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.78x = 620,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,611.37/914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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