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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.09, 1,361.32 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.09, 1,361.32 and 330.83 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.09 : 1,361.32 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.09/1,361.32 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.09x = 1,361.32 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.09x = 450,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,368.07/908.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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