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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,373.18 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,373.18 and 453.84 is: 679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,373.18 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,373.18 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,373.18 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 623,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,204.01/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.89

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