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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.08, 1,362.04 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.08, 1,362.04 and 291.66 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.08 : 1,362.04 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.08/1,362.04 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.08x = 1,362.04 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.08x = 397,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,252.59/908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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