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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,361.63 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,361.63 and 291.38 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,361.63 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,361.63 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,361.63 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 396,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,755.88/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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