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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.27, 1,362.44 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.27, 1,362.44 and 414.47 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.27 : 1,362.44 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.27/1,362.44 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.27x = 1,362.44 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.27x = 564,688.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,688.43/908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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