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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,361.61 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,361.61 and 330.50 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,361.61 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,361.61 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,361.61 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 450,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,012.11/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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