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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,374.66 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,374.66 and 453.96 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,374.66 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,374.66 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,374.66 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 624,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,040.65/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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