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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.19, 1,376.25 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.19, 1,376.25 and 456.30 is: 683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.19 : 1,376.25 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.19/1,376.25 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.19x = 1,376.25 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.19x = 627,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,982.88/918.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.93

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