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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,375.96 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,375.96 and 448.94 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,375.96 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,375.96 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,375.96 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 617,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,723.48/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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