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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,362.03 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,362.03 and 323.11 is: 484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,362.03 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,362.03 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,362.03 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 440,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,085.51/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.53

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