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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.42, 1,373.64 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.42, 1,373.64 and 453.52 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.42 : 1,373.64 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.42/1,373.64 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.42x = 1,373.64 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.42x = 622,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,973.21/916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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