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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.18, 1,362.94 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.18, 1,362.94 and 497.22 is: 746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.18 : 1,362.94 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.18/1,362.94 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.18x = 1,362.94 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.18x = 677,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,681.03/908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.20

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