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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,362.85 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,362.85 and 331.31 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,362.85 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,362.85 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,362.85 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 451,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,528.41/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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