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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,362.10 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,362.10 and 291.69 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,362.10 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,362.10 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,362.10 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 397,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,310.95/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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