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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.79, 1,363.08 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.79, 1,363.08 and 323.77 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.79 : 1,363.08 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.79/1,363.08 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.79x = 1,363.08 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.79x = 441,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,322.22/908.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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