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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,362.41 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,362.41 and 331.02 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,362.41 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,362.41 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,362.41 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 450,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,981.09/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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