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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,369.85 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,369.85 and 296.99 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,369.85 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,369.85 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,369.85 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 406,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,823.42/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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