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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.65, 1,361.46 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.65, 1,361.46 and 330.39 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.65 : 1,361.46 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.65/1,361.46 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.65x = 1,361.46 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.65x = 449,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,812.77/907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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