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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,363.23 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,363.23 and 292.61 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,363.23 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,363.23 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,363.23 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 398,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,898.14/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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