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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,361.88 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,361.88 and 420.96 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,361.88 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,361.88 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,361.88 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 573,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,297.00/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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