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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,362.50 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,362.50 and 291.75 is: 437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,362.50 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,362.50 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,362.50 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 397,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,503.05/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.66

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