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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.64, 1,363.68 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.64, 1,363.68 and 396 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.64 : 1,363.68 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.64/1,363.68 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.64x = 1,363.68 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.64x = 540,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,017.28/908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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