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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,361.48 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,361.48 and 291.17 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,361.48 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,361.48 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,361.48 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 396,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,420.61/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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