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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,362.68 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,362.68 and 292.34 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,362.68 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,362.68 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,362.68 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 398,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,365.87/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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