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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.54, 1,366.84 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.54, 1,366.84 and 326.32 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.54 : 1,366.84 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.54/1,366.84 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.54x = 1,366.84 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.54x = 446,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,027.23/911.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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