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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.37, 1,361.67 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.37, 1,361.67 and 322.38 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.37 : 1,361.67 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.37/1,361.67 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.37x = 1,361.67 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.37x = 438,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,975.17/907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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