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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.44, 1,367.84 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.44, 1,367.84 and 449.94 is: 674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.44 : 1,367.84 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.44/1,367.84 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.44x = 1,367.84 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.44x = 615,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,445.93/912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.51

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