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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.69, 1,361.54 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.69, 1,361.54 and 330.57 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.69 : 1,361.54 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.69/1,361.54 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.69x = 1,361.54 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.69x = 450,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,075.82/907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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