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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,363.29 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,363.29 and 332.02 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,363.29 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,363.29 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,363.29 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 452,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,639.55/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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