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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,362.92 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,362.92 and 292.23 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,362.92 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,362.92 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,362.92 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 398,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,286.11/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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