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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.70, 1,368.51 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.70, 1,368.51 and 296.43 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.70 : 1,368.51 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.70/1,368.51 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.70x = 1,368.51 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.70x = 405,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,667.42/912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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