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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,360.91 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,360.91 and 469.32 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,360.91 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,360.91 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,360.91 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 638,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,699.93/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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