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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,374.14 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,374.14 and 453.98 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,374.14 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,374.14 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,374.14 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 623,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,832.08/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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