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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.55, 1,373.16 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.55, 1,373.16 and 453.18 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.55 : 1,373.16 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.55/1,373.16 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.55x = 1,373.16 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.55x = 622,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,288.65/915.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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