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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,369.94 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,369.94 and 296.70 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,369.94 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,369.94 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,369.94 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 406,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,459.71/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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