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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.63, 1,362.96 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.63, 1,362.96 and 331.50 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.63 : 1,362.96 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.63/1,362.96 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.63x = 1,362.96 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.63x = 451,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,821.24/908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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