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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.55, 1,363.23 and 446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.55, 1,363.23 and 446.79 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.55 : 1,363.23 = 446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.55/1,363.23 = 446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.55x = 1,363.23 × 446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.55x = 609,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,077.53/908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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