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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.09, 1,376.12 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.09, 1,376.12 and 456.21 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.09 : 1,376.12 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.09/1,376.12 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.09x = 1,376.12 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.09x = 627,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,797.42/918.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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