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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,374.18 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,374.18 and 454.86 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,374.18 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,374.18 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,374.18 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 625,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,059.51/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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