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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,373.22 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,373.22 and 453.84 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,373.22 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,373.22 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,373.22 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 623,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,222.16/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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