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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,362.17 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,362.17 and 414.45 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,362.17 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,362.17 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,362.17 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 564,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,549.28/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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