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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.77, 1,363.14 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.77, 1,363.14 and 292.47 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.77 : 1,363.14 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.77/1,363.14 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.77x = 1,363.14 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.77x = 398,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,677.56/908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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