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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.10, 1,373.05 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.10, 1,373.05 and 452.89 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.10 : 1,373.05 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.10/1,373.05 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.10x = 1,373.05 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.10x = 621,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,842.90/915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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