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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.85, 1,369.49 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.85, 1,369.49 and 296.56 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.85 : 1,369.49 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.85/1,369.49 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.85x = 1,369.49 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.85x = 406,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,135.95/912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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