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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.25, 1,361.03 and 290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.25, 1,361.03 and 290.97 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.25 : 1,361.03 = 290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.25/1,361.03 = 290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.25x = 1,361.03 × 290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.25x = 396,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,018.90/907.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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