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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,367.19 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,367.19 and 326.52 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,367.19 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,367.19 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,367.19 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 446,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,414.88/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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