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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,364.13 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,364.13 and 415.94 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,364.13 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,364.13 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,364.13 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 567,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,389.41/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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