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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,362.09 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,362.09 and 330.94 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,362.09 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,362.09 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,362.09 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 450,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,770.06/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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