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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.57, 1,363.26 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.57, 1,363.26 and 331.31 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.57 : 1,363.26 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.57/1,363.26 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.57x = 1,363.26 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.57x = 451,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,666.32/908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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