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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,366.49 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,366.49 and 326.04 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,366.49 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,366.49 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,366.49 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 445,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,530.40/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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