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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,362.91 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,362.91 and 323.70 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,362.91 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,362.91 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,362.91 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 441,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,173.97/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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