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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.81, 1,363.42 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.81, 1,363.42 and 331.69 is: 497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.81 : 1,363.42 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.81/1,363.42 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.81x = 1,363.42 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.81x = 452,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,229.79/908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.61

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