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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.31, 1,363.08 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.31, 1,363.08 and 331.19 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.31 : 1,363.08 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.31/1,363.08 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.31x = 1,363.08 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.31x = 451,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,435.06/908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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