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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,361.54 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,361.54 and 322.79 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,361.54 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,361.54 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,361.54 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 439,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,491.50/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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