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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.87, 1,361.45 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.87, 1,361.45 and 445.26 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.87 : 1,361.45 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.87/1,361.45 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.87x = 1,361.45 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.87x = 606,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,197.00/908.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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