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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.34, 1,360.27 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.34, 1,360.27 and 444.62 is: 665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.34 : 1,360.27 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.34/1,360.27 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.34x = 1,360.27 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.34x = 604,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,803.25/908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.83

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