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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,364.85 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,364.85 and 447.50 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,364.85 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,364.85 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,364.85 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 610,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,770.38/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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