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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,374.84 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,374.84 and 453.68 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,374.84 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,374.84 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,374.84 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 623,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,737.41/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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