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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.94, 1,368.99 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.94, 1,368.99 and 450.86 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.94 : 1,368.99 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.94/1,368.99 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.94x = 1,368.99 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.94x = 617,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,215.99/912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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