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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,376.60 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,376.60 and 449.55 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,376.60 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,376.60 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,376.60 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 618,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,848.28/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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