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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.05, 1,376.91 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.05, 1,376.91 and 455.68 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.05 : 1,376.91 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.05/1,376.91 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.05x = 1,376.91 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.05x = 627,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,430.35/918.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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