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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,373.70 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,373.70 and 447.45 is: 670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,373.70 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,373.70 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,373.70 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 614,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,662.07/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.86

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