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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.09, 1,375.84 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.09, 1,375.84 and 454.98 is: 682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.09 : 1,375.84 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.09/1,375.84 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.09x = 1,375.84 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.09x = 625,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,982.85/917.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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