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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.75, 1,363.17 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.75, 1,363.17 and 292.41 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.75 : 1,363.17 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.75/1,363.17 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.75x = 1,363.17 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.75x = 398,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,597.72/908.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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