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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.21, 1,378.90 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.21, 1,378.90 and 456.53 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.21 : 1,378.90 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.21/1,378.90 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.21x = 1,378.90 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.21x = 629,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,509.22/919.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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