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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,361.79 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,361.79 and 330.54 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,361.79 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,361.79 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,361.79 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 450,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,126.07/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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