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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,362.06 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,362.06 and 445.50 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,362.06 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,362.06 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,362.06 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 606,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,797.73/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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