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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.63, 1,363.12 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.63, 1,363.12 and 292.29 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.63 : 1,363.12 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.63/1,363.12 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.63x = 1,363.12 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.63x = 398,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,426.34/908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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