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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.90, 1,363.53 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.90, 1,363.53 and 331.76 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.90 : 1,363.53 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.90/1,363.53 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.90x = 1,363.53 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.90x = 452,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,364.71/908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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