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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,363.47 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,363.47 and 323.88 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,363.47 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,363.47 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,363.47 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 441,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,600.66/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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