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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.73, 1,363.14 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.73, 1,363.14 and 331.56 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.73 : 1,363.14 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.73/1,363.14 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.73x = 1,363.14 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.73x = 451,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,962.70/908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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