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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.71, 1,362.30 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.71, 1,362.30 and 422.11 is: 632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.71 : 1,362.30 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.71/1,362.30 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.71x = 1,362.30 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.71x = 575,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,040.45/908.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.81

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