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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.88, 1,362.45 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.88, 1,362.45 and 292.15 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.88 : 1,362.45 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.88/1,362.45 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.88x = 1,362.45 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.88x = 398,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,036.89/908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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