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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.15, 1,363.94 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.15, 1,363.94 and 292.89 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.15 : 1,363.94 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.15/1,363.94 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.15x = 1,363.94 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.15x = 399,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,482.92/909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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