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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,361.63 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,361.63 and 291.53 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,361.63 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,361.63 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,361.63 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 396,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,960.13/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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