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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.66, 1,370.67 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.66, 1,370.67 and 451.51 is: 677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.66 : 1,370.67 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.66/1,370.67 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.66x = 1,370.67 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.66x = 618,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,871.21/913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.35

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