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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,362.27 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,362.27 and 291.84 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,362.27 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,362.27 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,362.27 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 397,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,564.88/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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