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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.49, 1,367.71 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.49, 1,367.71 and 449.28 is: 673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.49 : 1,367.71 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.49/1,367.71 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.49x = 1,367.71 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.49x = 614,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,483.63/912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.42

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