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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,375.74 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,375.74 and 455.35 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,375.74 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,375.74 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,375.74 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 626,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,443.21/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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