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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,361.52 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,361.52 and 322.49 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,361.52 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,361.52 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,361.52 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 439,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,069.78/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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