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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,367.31 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,367.31 and 326.65 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,367.31 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,367.31 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,367.31 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 446,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,631.81/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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