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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,360.94 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,360.94 and 420.88 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,360.94 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,360.94 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,360.94 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 572,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,792.43/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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