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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,361.76 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,361.76 and 330.84 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,361.76 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,361.76 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,361.76 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 450,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,524.68/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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