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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.58, 1,369.96 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.58, 1,369.96 and 451.27 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.58 : 1,369.96 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.58/1,369.96 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.58x = 1,369.96 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.58x = 618,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,224.97/913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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