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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,369.14 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,369.14 and 296.49 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,369.14 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,369.14 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,369.14 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 405,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,936.32/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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