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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.82, 1,363.22 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.82, 1,363.22 and 331.70 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.82 : 1,363.22 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.82/1,363.22 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.82x = 1,363.22 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.82x = 452,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,171.60/908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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