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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,361.05 and 485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,361.05 and 485.33 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,361.05 = 485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,361.05 = 485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,361.05 × 485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 660,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,550.38/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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