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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.52, 1,372.81 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.52, 1,372.81 and 453.51 is: 680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.52 : 1,372.81 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.52/1,372.81 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.52x = 1,372.81 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.52x = 622,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,583.06/915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.03

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