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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,360.58 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,360.58 and 414.98 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,360.58 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,360.58 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,360.58 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 564,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,607.72/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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