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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.20, 1,367.02 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.20, 1,367.02 and 449.20 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.20 : 1,367.02 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.20/1,367.02 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.20x = 1,367.02 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.20x = 614,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,065.38/911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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