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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,372.95 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,372.95 and 453.70 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,372.95 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,372.95 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,372.95 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 622,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,909.13/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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