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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,368.88 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,368.88 and 450.51 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,368.88 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,368.88 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,368.88 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 616,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,685.03/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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