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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.43, 1,368.77 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.43, 1,368.77 and 449.83 is: 674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.43 : 1,368.77 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.43/1,368.77 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.43x = 1,368.77 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.43x = 615,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,713.81/912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.81

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