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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.61, 1,377.95 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.61, 1,377.95 and 457.38 is: 686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.61 : 1,377.95 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.61/1,377.95 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.61x = 1,377.95 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.61x = 630,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,244.48/918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.09

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