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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,361.40 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,361.40 and 330.63 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,361.40 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,361.40 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,361.40 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 450,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,119.68/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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