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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,362.32 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,362.32 and 291.71 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,362.32 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,362.32 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,362.32 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 397,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,394.10/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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