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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,373.84 and 454.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,373.84 and 454.57 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,373.84 = 454.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,373.84 = 454.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,373.84 × 454.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 624,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,507.20/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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