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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.89, 1,364.56 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.89, 1,364.56 and 332.63 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.89 : 1,364.56 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.89/1,364.56 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.89x = 1,364.56 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.89x = 453,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,893.59/909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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