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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,373.12 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,373.12 and 453.44 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,373.12 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,373.12 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,373.12 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 622,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,627.53/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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