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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.13, 1,368.75 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.13, 1,368.75 and 450.29 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.13 : 1,368.75 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.13/1,368.75 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.13x = 1,368.75 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.13x = 616,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,334.44/913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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