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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.13, 1,362.23 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.13, 1,362.23 and 421.05 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.13 : 1,362.23 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.13/1,362.23 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.13x = 1,362.23 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.13x = 573,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,566.94/908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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