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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,360.74 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,360.74 and 330.28 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,360.74 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,360.74 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,360.74 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 449,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,425.21/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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