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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,376.79 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,376.79 and 456.58 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,376.79 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,376.79 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,376.79 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 628,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,614.78/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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