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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.69 and 323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.69 and 323.53 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.69 = 323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.69 = 323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.69 × 323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 440,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,871.10/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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