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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,363.11 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,363.11 and 292.56 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,363.11 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,363.11 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,363.11 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 398,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,791.46/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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