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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.24, 1,374.60 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.24, 1,374.60 and 454 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.24 : 1,374.60 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.24/1,374.60 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.24x = 1,374.60 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.24x = 624,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,068.40/916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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