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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,361.61 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,361.61 and 330.75 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,361.61 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,361.61 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,361.61 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 450,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,352.51/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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