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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,253.28 and 613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,253.28 and 613.86 is: 846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,253.28 = 613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,253.28 = 613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,253.28 × 613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 769,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,338.46/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.83

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