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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.41, 1,363.46 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.41, 1,363.46 and 292.77 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.41 : 1,363.46 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.41/1,363.46 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.41x = 1,363.46 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.41x = 399,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,178.72/909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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