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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,253.02 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,253.02 and 514.96 is: 710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,253.02 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,253.02 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,253.02 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 645,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,255.18/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.63

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