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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.67, 1,363.55 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.67, 1,363.55 and 331.59 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.67 : 1,363.55 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.67/1,363.55 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.67x = 1,363.55 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.67x = 452,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,137.89/908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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