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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,362.69 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,362.69 and 421.47 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,362.69 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,362.69 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,362.69 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 574,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,332.95/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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