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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,379.19 and 451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,379.19 and 451.83 is: 677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,379.19 = 451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,379.19 = 451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,379.19 × 451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 623,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,159.42/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.16

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