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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.44, 1,361.17 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.44, 1,361.17 and 291.16 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.44 : 1,361.17 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.44/1,361.17 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.44x = 1,361.17 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.44x = 396,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,318.26/907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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