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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,362.28 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,362.28 and 291.78 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,362.28 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,362.28 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,362.28 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 397,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,486.06/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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