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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.59, 1,361.68 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.59, 1,361.68 and 330.91 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.59 : 1,361.68 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.59/1,361.68 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.59x = 1,361.68 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.59x = 450,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,585.89/908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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