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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,362.24 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,362.24 and 291.83 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,362.24 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,362.24 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,362.24 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 397,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,545.90/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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