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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,363.29 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,363.29 and 631.35 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,363.29 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,363.29 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,363.29 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 860,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,713.14/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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