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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.22, 1,373.37 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.22, 1,373.37 and 453.25 is: 680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.22 : 1,373.37 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.22/1,373.37 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.22x = 1,373.37 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.22x = 622,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,479.95/915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.14

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