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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.83, 1,363.34 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.83, 1,363.34 and 292.38 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.83 : 1,363.34 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.83/1,363.34 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.83x = 1,363.34 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.83x = 398,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,619.65/908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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