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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,363.24 and 421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,363.24 and 421.75 is: 632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,363.24 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,363.24 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,363.24 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 574,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,946.47/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.53

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