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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,376.79 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,376.79 and 455.42 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,376.79 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,376.79 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,376.79 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 627,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,010.82/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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