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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,368.37 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,368.37 and 449.99 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,368.37 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,368.37 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,368.37 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 615,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,752.82/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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