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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.55, 1,362.22 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.55, 1,362.22 and 323.26 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.55 : 1,362.22 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.55/1,362.22 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.55x = 1,362.22 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.55x = 440,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,347.02/908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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