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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.93, 1,369.09 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.93, 1,369.09 and 296.49 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.93 : 1,369.09 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.93/1,369.09 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.93x = 1,369.09 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.93x = 405,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,921.49/912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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