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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,361.63 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,361.63 and 322.88 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,361.63 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,361.63 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,361.63 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 439,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,634.67/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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