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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.55, 1,361.86 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.55, 1,361.86 and 330.47 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.55 : 1,361.86 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.55/1,361.86 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.55x = 1,361.86 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.55x = 450,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,053.87/907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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