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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.30, 1,360.91 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.30, 1,360.91 and 291.04 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.30 : 1,360.91 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.30/1,360.91 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.30x = 1,360.91 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.30x = 396,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,076.57/907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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