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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.35, 1,362.59 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.35, 1,362.59 and 323.48 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.35 : 1,362.59 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.35/1,362.59 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.35x = 1,362.59 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.35x = 440,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,764.61/908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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