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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,254.24 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,254.24 and 628.80 is: 868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,254.24 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,254.24 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,254.24 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 788,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,666.11/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.42

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