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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.63, 1,361.62 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.63, 1,361.62 and 291.29 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.63 : 1,361.62 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.63/1,361.62 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.63x = 1,361.62 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.63x = 396,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,620.58/907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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