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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.83, 1,363.13 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.83, 1,363.13 and 292.53 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.83 : 1,363.13 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.83/1,363.13 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.83x = 1,363.13 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.83x = 398,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,756.42/908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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