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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.53, 1,362.34 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.53, 1,362.34 and 446.11 is: 668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.53 : 1,362.34 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.53/1,362.34 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.53x = 1,362.34 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.53x = 607,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,753.50/908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.94

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