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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.17, 1,373.49 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.17, 1,373.49 and 452.93 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.17 : 1,373.49 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.17/1,373.49 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.17x = 1,373.49 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.17x = 622,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,087.96/915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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