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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.13, 1,367.73 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.13, 1,367.73 and 449.93 is: 673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.13 : 1,367.73 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.13/1,367.73 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.13x = 1,367.73 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.13x = 615,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,382.76/913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.93

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