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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,368.90 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,368.90 and 296.32 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,368.90 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,368.90 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,368.90 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 405,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,632.45/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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