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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,368.74 and 450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,368.74 and 450.49 is: 675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,368.74 = 450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,368.74 = 450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,368.74 × 450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 616,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,603.68/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.73

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