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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,374.42 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,374.42 and 453.99 is: 680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,374.42 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,374.42 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,374.42 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 623,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,972.94/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.52

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