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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.70, 1,376.97 and 456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.70, 1,376.97 and 456.34 is: 683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.70 : 1,376.97 = 456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.70/1,376.97 = 456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.70x = 1,376.97 × 456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.70x = 628,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,366.49/918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.97

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