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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.89, 1,373.12 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.89, 1,373.12 and 453.35 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.89 : 1,373.12 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.89/1,373.12 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.89x = 1,373.12 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.89x = 622,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,503.95/915.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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