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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,361.62 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,361.62 and 330.60 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,361.62 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,361.62 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,361.62 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 450,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,151.57/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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