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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.32, 1,253.60 and 515.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.32, 1,253.60 and 515.47 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.32 : 1,253.60 = 515.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.32/1,253.60 = 515.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.32x = 1,253.60 × 515.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.32x = 646,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,190.61/908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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