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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.40, 1,367.70 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.40, 1,367.70 and 449.80 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.40 : 1,367.70 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.40/1,367.70 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.40x = 1,367.70 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.40x = 615,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,191.46/912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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