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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,362.27 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,362.27 and 421.59 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,362.27 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,362.27 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,362.27 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 574,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,319.41/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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