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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.72, 1,369.39 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.72, 1,369.39 and 296.45 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.72 : 1,369.39 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.72/1,369.39 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.72x = 1,369.39 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.72x = 405,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,955.67/912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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