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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.90, 1,370.43 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.90, 1,370.43 and 451.16 is: 676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.90 : 1,370.43 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.90/1,370.43 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.90x = 1,370.43 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.90x = 618,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,283.20/913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.53

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