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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,363.24 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,363.24 and 395.46 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,363.24 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,363.24 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,363.24 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 539,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,106.89/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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