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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.25, 1,369.98 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.25, 1,369.98 and 296.93 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.25 : 1,369.98 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.25/1,369.98 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.25x = 1,369.98 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.25x = 406,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,788.16/913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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