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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,362.69 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,362.69 and 292.67 is: 438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,362.69 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,362.69 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,362.69 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 398,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,821.89/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.98

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