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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.05, 1,378.41 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.05, 1,378.41 and 456.68 is: 684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.05 : 1,378.41 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.05/1,378.41 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.05x = 1,378.41 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.05x = 629,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,492.28/919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.94

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