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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.21, 1,361.86 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.21, 1,361.86 and 445.29 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.21 : 1,361.86 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.21/1,361.86 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.21x = 1,361.86 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.21x = 606,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,422.64/908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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