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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,362.70 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,362.70 and 331.40 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,362.70 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,362.70 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,362.70 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 451,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,598.78/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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