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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,364.62 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,364.62 and 293.29 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,364.62 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,364.62 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,364.62 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 400,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,229.40/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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