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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.11, 1,362.98 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.11, 1,362.98 and 420.94 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.11 : 1,362.98 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.11/1,362.98 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.11x = 1,362.98 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.11x = 573,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,732.80/908.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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