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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,370.42 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,370.42 and 451.12 is: 677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,370.42 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,370.42 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,370.42 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 618,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,222.45/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.10

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