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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,363 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,363 and 323.68 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,363 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,363 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,363 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 441,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,175.84/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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