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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.23, 1,367.24 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.23, 1,367.24 and 449.02 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.23 : 1,367.24 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.23/1,367.24 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.23x = 1,367.24 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.23x = 613,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,910.73/911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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