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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,377.82 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,377.82 and 455.68 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,377.82 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,377.82 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,377.82 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 627,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,845.02/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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