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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,375.29 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,375.29 and 455.58 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,375.29 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,375.29 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,375.29 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 626,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,554.62/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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