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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.42, 1,364.49 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.42, 1,364.49 and 332.34 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.42 : 1,364.49 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.42/1,364.49 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.42x = 1,364.49 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.42x = 453,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,474.61/909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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