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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.51, 1,370.04 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.51, 1,370.04 and 451.75 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.51 : 1,370.04 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.51/1,370.04 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.51x = 1,370.04 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.51x = 618,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,915.57/914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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