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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,376.16 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,376.16 and 455.18 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,376.16 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,376.16 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,376.16 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 626,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,400.51/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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