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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.90, 1,373.99 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.90, 1,373.99 and 453.69 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.90 : 1,373.99 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.90/1,373.99 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.90x = 1,373.99 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.90x = 623,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,365.52/915.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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