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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.23, 1,369.62 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.23, 1,369.62 and 451.46 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.23 : 1,369.62 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.23/1,369.62 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.23x = 1,369.62 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.23x = 618,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,328.65/914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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