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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.80, 1,369.21 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.80, 1,369.21 and 296.50 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.80 : 1,369.21 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.80/1,369.21 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.80x = 1,369.21 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.80x = 405,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,971.51/912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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