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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,368.90 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,368.90 and 451.17 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,368.90 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,368.90 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,368.90 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 617,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,606.61/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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