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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.32, 1,364.58 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.32, 1,364.58 and 332.18 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.32 : 1,364.58 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.32/1,364.58 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.32x = 1,364.58 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.32x = 453,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,286.18/909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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