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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,361.80 and 446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,361.80 and 446.62 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,361.80 = 446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,361.80 = 446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,361.80 × 446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 608,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,207.12/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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