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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.82, 1,363.95 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.82, 1,363.95 and 331.74 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.82 : 1,363.95 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.82/1,363.95 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.82x = 1,363.95 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.82x = 452,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,476.77/908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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