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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.05, 1,364.13 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.05, 1,364.13 and 293.21 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.05 : 1,364.13 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.05/1,364.13 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.05x = 1,364.13 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.05x = 399,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,969.74/909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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