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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,363.04 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,363.04 and 421.48 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,363.04 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,363.04 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,363.04 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 574,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,494.10/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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