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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.73, 1,361.47 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.73, 1,361.47 and 291.49 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.73 : 1,361.47 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.73/1,361.47 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.73x = 1,361.47 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.73x = 396,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,854.89/907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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