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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.59, 1,367.04 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.59, 1,367.04 and 326.43 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.59 : 1,367.04 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.59/1,367.04 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.59x = 1,367.04 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.59x = 446,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,242.87/911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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