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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.62, 1,373.19 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.62, 1,373.19 and 452.96 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.62 : 1,373.19 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.62/1,373.19 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.62x = 1,373.19 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.62x = 621,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,993.28/915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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