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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,361.95 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,361.95 and 291.78 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,361.95 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,361.95 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,361.95 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 397,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,389.04/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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