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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.75, 1,361.63 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.75, 1,361.63 and 330.76 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.75 : 1,361.63 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.75/1,361.63 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.75x = 1,361.63 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.75x = 450,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,372.74/907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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