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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.60, 1,373.86 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.60, 1,373.86 and 454.71 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.60 : 1,373.86 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.60/1,373.86 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.60x = 1,373.86 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.60x = 624,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,702.01/916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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