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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.18, 1,362.98 and 632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.18, 1,362.98 and 632.48 is: 949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.18 : 1,362.98 = 632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.18/1,362.98 = 632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.18x = 1,362.98 × 632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.18x = 862,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,048.80/908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.21

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