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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,361.79 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,361.79 and 331.02 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,361.79 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,361.79 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,361.79 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 450,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,779.73/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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