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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.31, 1,363.98 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.31, 1,363.98 and 332.20 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.31 : 1,363.98 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.31/1,363.98 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.31x = 1,363.98 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.31x = 453,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,114.16/909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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