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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,361.71 and 444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,361.71 and 444.93 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,361.71 = 444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,361.71 = 444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,361.71 × 444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 605,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,864.52/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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