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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,361.57 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,361.57 and 330.63 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,361.57 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,361.57 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,361.57 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 450,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,174.24/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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