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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,367.99 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,367.99 and 449.99 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,367.99 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,367.99 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,367.99 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 615,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,579.55/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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