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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.98, 1,362.03 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.98, 1,362.03 and 330.87 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.98 : 1,362.03 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.98/1,362.03 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.98x = 1,362.03 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.98x = 450,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,654.87/907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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