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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,362.75 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,362.75 and 421.36 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,362.75 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,362.75 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,362.75 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 574,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,208.34/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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