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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.47, 1,367.71 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.47, 1,367.71 and 449.32 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.47 : 1,367.71 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.47/1,367.71 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.47x = 1,367.71 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.47x = 614,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,542.59/912.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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