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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,362 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,362 and 322.89 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,362 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,362 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,362 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 439,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,776.18/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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