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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,362.42 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,362.42 and 330.72 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,362.42 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,362.42 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,362.42 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 450,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,579.54/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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