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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,362.74 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,362.74 and 331.12 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,362.74 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,362.74 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,362.74 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 451,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,230.47/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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