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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.57, 1,367.45 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.57, 1,367.45 and 326.52 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.57 : 1,367.45 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.57/1,367.45 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.57x = 1,367.45 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.57x = 446,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,498.14/911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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