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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.54, 1,362.98 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.54, 1,362.98 and 323.57 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.54 : 1,362.98 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.54/1,362.98 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.54x = 1,362.98 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.54x = 441,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,013.43/908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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