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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.64, 1,363.05 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.64, 1,363.05 and 284.04 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.64 : 1,363.05 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.64/1,363.05 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.64x = 1,363.05 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.64x = 387,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,160.72/908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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