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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,370.51 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,370.51 and 445.43 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,370.51 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,370.51 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,370.51 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 610,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,466.27/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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