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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,376.76 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,376.76 and 456.44 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,376.76 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,376.76 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,376.76 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 628,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,408.33/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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