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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.67, 1,362.53 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.67, 1,362.53 and 323.45 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.67 : 1,362.53 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.67/1,362.53 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.67x = 1,362.53 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.67x = 440,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,704.32/908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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