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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,362.96 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,362.96 and 421.44 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,362.96 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,362.96 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,362.96 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 574,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,405.86/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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