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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.97, 1,371.32 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.97, 1,371.32 and 451.74 is: 677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.97 : 1,371.32 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.97/1,371.32 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.97x = 1,371.32 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.97x = 619,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,481.23/913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.79

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