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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.70 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.70 and 449.28 is: 673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.70 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.70 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.70 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 614,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,480.26/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.86

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