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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.73, 1,369.12 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.73, 1,369.12 and 296.44 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.73 : 1,369.12 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.73/1,369.12 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.73x = 1,369.12 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.73x = 405,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,861.93/912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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