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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,376.32 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,376.32 and 455 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,376.32 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,376.32 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,376.32 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 626,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,225.60/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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