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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,361.54 and 414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,361.54 and 414.97 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,361.54 = 414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,361.54 = 414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,361.54 × 414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 564,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,995.89/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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