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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.32, 1,368.07 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.32, 1,368.07 and 449.92 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.32 : 1,368.07 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.32/1,368.07 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.32x = 1,368.07 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.32x = 615,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,516.29/912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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