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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,361.07 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,361.07 and 291.06 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,361.07 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,361.07 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,361.07 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 396,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,153.03/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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