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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,373.42 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,373.42 and 453.80 is: 680.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,373.42 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,373.42 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,373.42 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 623,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,262.56/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.07

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