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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,362.02 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,362.02 and 330.75 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,362.02 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,362.02 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,362.02 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 450,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,486.46/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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