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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,374.06 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,374.06 and 453.90 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,374.06 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,374.06 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,374.06 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 623,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,685.83/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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