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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,363.80 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,363.80 and 446.90 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,363.80 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,363.80 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,363.80 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 609,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,482.22/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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