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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,376.64 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,376.64 and 455.52 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,376.64 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,376.64 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,376.64 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 627,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,087.05/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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