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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,363.86 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,363.86 and 292.83 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,363.86 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,363.86 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,363.86 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 399,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,379.12/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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