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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,375.36 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,375.36 and 454.80 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,375.36 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,375.36 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,375.36 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 625,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,513.73/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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