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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,360.19 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,360.19 and 420.19 is: 629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,360.19 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,360.19 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,360.19 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 571,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,535.89/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.33

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