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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.75, 1,369.13 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.75, 1,369.13 and 296.51 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.75 : 1,369.13 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.75/1,369.13 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.75x = 1,369.13 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.75x = 405,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,952.41/912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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