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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.96, 1,362.24 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.96, 1,362.24 and 331.28 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.96 : 1,362.24 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.96/1,362.24 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.96x = 1,362.24 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.96x = 451,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,282.87/908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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