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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,253 and 632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,253 and 632.40 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,253 = 632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,253 = 632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,253 × 632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 792,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,397.20/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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