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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.69, 1,361.55 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.69, 1,361.55 and 291.46 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.69 : 1,361.55 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.69/1,361.55 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.69x = 1,361.55 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.69x = 396,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,837.36/907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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