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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.66, 1,378.50 and 456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.66, 1,378.50 and 456.82 is: 684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.66 : 1,378.50 = 456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.66/1,378.50 = 456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.66x = 1,378.50 × 456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.66x = 629,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,726.37/919.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.74

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