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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,366.04 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,366.04 and 325.78 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,366.04 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,366.04 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,366.04 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 445,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,028.51/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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