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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.01, 1,367.10 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.01, 1,367.10 and 450.12 is: 674.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.01 : 1,367.10 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.01/1,367.10 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.01x = 1,367.10 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.01x = 615,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,359.68/912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.73

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