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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.82, 1,363.62 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.82, 1,363.62 and 440.46 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.82 : 1,363.62 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.82/1,363.62 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.82x = 1,363.62 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.82x = 600,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,620.07/908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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