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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,362.64 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,362.64 and 408.63 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,362.64 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,362.64 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,362.64 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 556,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,815.58/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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