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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.47, 1,367.49 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.47, 1,367.49 and 326.07 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.47 : 1,367.49 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.47/1,367.49 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.47x = 1,367.49 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.47x = 445,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,897.46/911.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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