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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.54, 1,360.62 and 445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.54, 1,360.62 and 445.19 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.54 : 1,360.62 = 445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.54/1,360.62 = 445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.54x = 1,360.62 × 445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.54x = 605,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,727.61/908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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