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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,368.48 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,368.48 and 449.64 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,368.48 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,368.48 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,368.48 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 615,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,323.35/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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