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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,369.74 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,369.74 and 444.09 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,369.74 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,369.74 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,369.74 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 608,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,287.84/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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