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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,375.29 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,375.29 and 455.25 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,375.29 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,375.29 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,375.29 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 626,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,100.77/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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