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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.86, 1,364.72 and 324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.86, 1,364.72 and 324.79 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.86 : 1,364.72 = 324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.86/1,364.72 = 324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.86x = 1,364.72 × 324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.86x = 443,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,251.88/909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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