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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,363.55 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,363.55 and 292.46 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,363.55 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,363.55 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,363.55 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 398,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,775.55/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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