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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.99, 1,363.67 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.99, 1,363.67 and 323.99 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.99 : 1,363.67 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.99/1,363.67 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.99x = 1,363.67 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.99x = 441,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,815.44/908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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