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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,379.11 and 457.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,379.11 and 457.03 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,379.11 = 457.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,379.11 = 457.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,379.11 × 457.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 630,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,294.64/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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