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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.75, 1,361.63 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.75, 1,361.63 and 330.62 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.75 : 1,361.63 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.75/1,361.63 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.75x = 1,361.63 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.75x = 450,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,183.86/907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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