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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.45, 1,361.21 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.45, 1,361.21 and 291.22 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.45 : 1,361.21 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.45/1,361.21 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.45x = 1,361.21 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.45x = 396,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,410.55/907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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