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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,377.99 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,377.99 and 457.45 is: 685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,377.99 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,377.99 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,377.99 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 630,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,356.79/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.67

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