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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,371.36 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,371.36 and 452.90 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,371.36 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,371.36 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,371.36 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 621,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,088.94/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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