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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,363.08 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,363.08 and 332.08 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,363.08 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,363.08 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,363.08 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 452,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,651.61/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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