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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,368.71 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,368.71 and 449.82 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,368.71 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,368.71 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,368.71 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 615,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,670.88/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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