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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,368.39 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,368.39 and 449.88 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,368.39 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,368.39 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,368.39 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 615,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,611.29/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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