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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,361.40 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,361.40 and 291.42 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,361.40 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,361.40 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,361.40 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 396,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,739.19/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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