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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,361.18 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,361.18 and 291.34 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,361.18 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,361.18 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,361.18 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 396,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,566.18/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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