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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.41, 1,362.81 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.41, 1,362.81 and 331.28 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.41 : 1,362.81 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.41/1,362.81 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.41x = 1,362.81 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.41x = 451,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,475.93/908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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