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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,363.25 and 421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,363.25 and 421.77 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,363.25 = 421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,363.25 = 421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,363.25 × 421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 574,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,977.95/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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