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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,363.43 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,363.43 and 446.42 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,363.43 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,363.43 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,363.43 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 608,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,653.37/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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