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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.25, 1,377.69 and 450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.25, 1,377.69 and 450.83 is: 675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.25 : 1,377.69 = 450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.25/1,377.69 = 450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.25x = 1,377.69 × 450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.25x = 621,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,097.09/919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.66

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