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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.80, 1,363.80 and 446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.80, 1,363.80 and 446.89 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.80 : 1,363.80 = 446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.80/1,363.80 = 446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.80x = 1,363.80 × 446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.80x = 609,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,468.58/908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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