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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,369.44 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,369.44 and 297.09 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,369.44 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,369.44 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,369.44 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 406,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,846.93/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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