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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,361.84 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,361.84 and 415.38 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,361.84 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,361.84 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,361.84 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 565,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,681.10/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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