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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,370.25 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,370.25 and 451.71 is: 677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,370.25 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,370.25 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,370.25 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 618,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,955.63/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.23

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