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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,367.37 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,367.37 and 449.31 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,367.37 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,367.37 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,367.37 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 614,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,373.01/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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