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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.69, 1,368.90 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.69, 1,368.90 and 296.39 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.69 : 1,368.90 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.69/1,368.90 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.69x = 1,368.90 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.69x = 405,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,731.69/912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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