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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,374.84 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,374.84 and 454.44 is: 681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,374.84 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,374.84 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,374.84 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 624,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,782.29/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.73

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