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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,376.42 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,376.42 and 456.33 is: 683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,376.42 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,376.42 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,376.42 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 628,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,099.46/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.91

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