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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,361.42 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,361.42 and 291.23 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,361.42 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,361.42 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,361.42 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 396,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,484.69/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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