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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.33, 1,361.81 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.33, 1,361.81 and 469.11 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.33 : 1,361.81 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.33/1,361.81 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.33x = 1,361.81 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.33x = 638,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,838.69/908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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