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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.67, 1,361.58 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.67, 1,361.58 and 291.46 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.67 : 1,361.58 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.67/1,361.58 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.67x = 1,361.58 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.67x = 396,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,846.11/907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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