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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.95, 1,363.50 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.95, 1,363.50 and 323.89 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.95 : 1,363.50 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.95/1,363.50 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.95x = 1,363.50 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.95x = 441,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,624.02/908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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