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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.97, 1,362.15 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.97, 1,362.15 and 291.69 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.97 : 1,362.15 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.97/1,362.15 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.97x = 1,362.15 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.97x = 397,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,325.53/907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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