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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.45, 1,377.38 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.45, 1,377.38 and 455.83 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.45 : 1,377.38 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.45/1,377.38 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.45x = 1,377.38 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.45x = 627,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,847.54/919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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