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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,372.41 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,372.41 and 452.68 is: 678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,372.41 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,372.41 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,372.41 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 621,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,262.56/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.94

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