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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,361.16 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,361.16 and 444.96 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,361.16 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,361.16 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,361.16 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 605,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,661.75/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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