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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,374.26 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,374.26 and 454.11 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,374.26 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,374.26 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,374.26 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 624,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,062.94/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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