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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.29, 1,362.34 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.29, 1,362.34 and 292.44 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.29 : 1,362.34 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.29/1,362.34 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.29x = 1,362.34 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.29x = 398,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,397.51/908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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