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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.32, 1,362.48 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.32, 1,362.48 and 452.64 is: 678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.32 : 1,362.48 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.32/1,362.48 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.32x = 1,362.48 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.32x = 616,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,712.95/908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.96

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