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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,377.77 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,377.77 and 456.21 is: 684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,377.77 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,377.77 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,377.77 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 628,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,550.17/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.62

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