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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.07, 1,369.65 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.07, 1,369.65 and 296.79 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.07 : 1,369.65 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.07/1,369.65 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.07x = 1,369.65 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.07x = 406,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,498.42/913.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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