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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.19, 1,368.77 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.19, 1,368.77 and 450.86 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.19 : 1,368.77 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.19/1,368.77 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.19x = 1,368.77 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.19x = 617,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,114.54/913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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