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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,368.91 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,368.91 and 296.38 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,368.91 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,368.91 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,368.91 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 405,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,717.55/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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