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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.29, 1,363.95 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.29, 1,363.95 and 332.17 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.29 : 1,363.95 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.29/1,363.95 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.29x = 1,363.95 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.29x = 453,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,059.86/909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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