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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,361.52 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,361.52 and 420.60 is: 630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,361.52 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,361.52 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,361.52 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 572,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,655.31/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.52

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