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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,374.84 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,374.84 and 454.50 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,374.84 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,374.84 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,374.84 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 624,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,864.78/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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