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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.93, 1,363.61 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.93, 1,363.61 and 292.64 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.93 : 1,363.61 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.93/1,363.61 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.93x = 1,363.61 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.93x = 399,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,050.24/908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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