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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,374.62 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,374.62 and 454.35 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,374.62 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,374.62 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,374.62 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 624,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,558.60/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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