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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.17, 1,373.80 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.17, 1,373.80 and 453.41 is: 679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.17 : 1,373.80 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.17/1,373.80 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.17x = 1,373.80 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.17x = 622,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,894.66/916.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.89

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