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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,363.36 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,363.36 and 292.91 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.78 : 1,363.36 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.78/1,363.36 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.78x = 1,363.36 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.78x = 399,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,342.52/908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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