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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,253.32 and 646.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,253.32 and 646.64 is: 892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,253.32 = 646.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,253.32 = 646.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,253.32 × 646.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 810,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,446.84/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.09

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