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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,373.38 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,373.38 and 453.98 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,373.38 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,373.38 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,373.38 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 623,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,484.78/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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