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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,363.35 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,363.35 and 292.39 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,363.35 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,363.35 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,363.35 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 398,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,629.91/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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