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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,361.49 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,361.49 and 330.78 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,361.49 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,361.49 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,361.49 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 450,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,353.66/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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