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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.55, 1,361.40 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.55, 1,361.40 and 330.29 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.55 : 1,361.40 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.55/1,361.40 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.55x = 1,361.40 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.55x = 449,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,650.00/907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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