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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,363.41 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,363.41 and 331.83 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,363.41 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,363.41 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,363.41 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 452,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,420.34/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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