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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,368.78 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,368.78 and 450.91 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,368.78 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,368.78 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,368.78 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 617,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,188.91/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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