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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,361.88 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,361.88 and 330.84 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,361.88 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,361.88 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,361.88 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 450,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,564.38/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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