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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,374.17 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,374.17 and 454.01 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,374.17 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,374.17 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,374.17 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 623,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,877.78/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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