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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.78, 1,360.86 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.78, 1,360.86 and 322.37 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.78 : 1,360.86 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.78/1,360.86 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.78x = 1,360.86 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.78x = 438,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,700.44/907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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