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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,362.63 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,362.63 and 259.17 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,362.63 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,362.63 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,362.63 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 353,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,152.82/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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