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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.59, 1,367.46 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.59, 1,367.46 and 326.74 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.59 : 1,367.46 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.59/1,367.46 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.59x = 1,367.46 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.59x = 446,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,803.88/911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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