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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.66, 1,361.60 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.66, 1,361.60 and 330.40 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.66 : 1,361.60 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.66/1,361.60 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.66x = 1,361.60 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.66x = 449,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,872.64/907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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