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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,363.26 and 421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,363.26 and 421.77 is: 632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,363.26 = 421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,363.26 = 421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,363.26 × 421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 574,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,982.17/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.71

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