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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.90, 1,363.20 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.90, 1,363.20 and 415.16 is: 622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.90 : 1,363.20 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.90/1,363.20 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.90x = 1,363.20 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.90x = 565,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,942.85/908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.66

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