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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,375.34 and 455.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,375.34 and 455.57 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,375.34 = 455.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,375.34 = 455.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,375.34 × 455.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 626,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,563.64/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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