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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.15, 1,370.31 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.15, 1,370.31 and 451.18 is: 677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.15 : 1,370.31 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.15/1,370.31 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.15x = 1,370.31 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.15x = 618,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,256.47/913.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.06

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