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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.98, 1,367.79 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.98, 1,367.79 and 326.96 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.98 : 1,367.79 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.98/1,367.79 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.98x = 1,367.79 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.98x = 447,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,212.62/911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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