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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.11, 1,369.71 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.11, 1,369.71 and 296.87 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.11 : 1,369.71 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.11/1,369.71 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.11x = 1,369.71 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.11x = 406,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,618.96/913.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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