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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.45, 1,378.90 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.45, 1,378.90 and 450.63 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.45 : 1,378.90 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.45/1,378.90 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.45x = 1,378.90 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.45x = 621,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,373.71/919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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