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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,363.46 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,363.46 and 292.73 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,363.46 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,363.46 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,363.46 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 399,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,117.36/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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