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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.82, 1,377.96 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.82, 1,377.96 and 450 is: 674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.82 : 1,377.96 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.82/1,377.96 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.82x = 1,377.96 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.82x = 620,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,082/918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.87

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