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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.36 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.36 and 292.06 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.36 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.36 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.36 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 397,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,890.86/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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