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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.93, 1,362.93 and 422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.93, 1,362.93 and 422.32 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.93 : 1,362.93 = 422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.93/1,362.93 = 422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.93x = 1,362.93 × 422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.93x = 575,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,592.60/908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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