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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,362.02 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,362.02 and 330.86 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,362.02 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,362.02 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,362.02 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 450,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,639.69/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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