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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,374.69 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,374.69 and 453.96 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,374.69 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,374.69 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,374.69 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 624,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,054.27/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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