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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.73, 1,375.29 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.73, 1,375.29 and 454.76 is: 682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.73 : 1,375.29 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.73/1,375.29 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.73x = 1,375.29 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.73x = 625,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,420.00/916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.23

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