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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,362.11 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,362.11 and 330.82 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,362.11 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,362.11 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,362.11 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 450,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,613.23/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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