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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,361.16 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,361.16 and 291.09 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,361.16 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,361.16 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,361.16 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 396,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,220.06/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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