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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,359.84 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,359.84 and 322 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,359.84 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,359.84 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,359.84 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 437,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,868.48/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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