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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,360.94 and 330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,360.94 and 330.58 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,360.94 = 330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,360.94 = 330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,360.94 × 330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 449,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,899.55/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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