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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,362.09 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,362.09 and 421.04 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,362.09 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,362.09 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,362.09 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 573,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,487.56/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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