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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.18, 1,374.57 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.18, 1,374.57 and 454.07 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.18 : 1,374.57 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.18/1,374.57 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.18x = 1,374.57 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.18x = 624,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,154.44/916.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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