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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,363.58 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,363.58 and 292.65 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,363.58 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,363.58 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,363.58 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 399,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,051.69/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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