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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,361.03 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,361.03 and 322.58 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,361.03 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,361.03 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,361.03 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 439,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,042.85/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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