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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,362.41 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,362.41 and 323.18 is: 484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,362.41 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,362.41 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,362.41 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 440,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,303.66/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.84

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