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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.95, 1,363.74 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.95, 1,363.74 and 292.68 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.95 : 1,363.74 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.95/1,363.74 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.95x = 1,363.74 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.95x = 399,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,131.14/908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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