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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,372.49 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,372.49 and 330.30 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,372.49 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,372.49 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,372.49 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 453,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,334.89/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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