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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.45, 1,362.68 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.45, 1,362.68 and 259.19 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.45 : 1,362.68 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.45/1,362.68 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.45x = 1,362.68 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.45x = 353,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,193.03/908.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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