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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.43, 1,362.44 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.43, 1,362.44 and 445.75 is: 668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.43 : 1,362.44 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.43/1,362.44 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.43x = 1,362.44 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.43x = 607,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,307.63/908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.52

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