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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,368.60 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,368.60 and 450.84 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,368.60 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,368.60 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,368.60 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 617,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,019.62/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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