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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,361.34 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,361.34 and 291.41 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,361.34 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,361.34 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,361.34 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 396,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,708.09/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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