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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.65, 1,376.62 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.65, 1,376.62 and 455.44 is: 683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.65 : 1,376.62 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.65/1,376.62 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.65x = 1,376.62 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.65x = 626,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,967.81/917.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.23

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