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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.36, 1,362.02 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.36, 1,362.02 and 331.08 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.36 : 1,362.02 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.36/1,362.02 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.36x = 1,362.02 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.36x = 450,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,937.58/908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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