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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,362.38 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,362.38 and 331.06 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,362.38 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,362.38 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,362.38 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 451,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,029.52/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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