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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.15, 1,367.24 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.15, 1,367.24 and 326.58 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.15 : 1,367.24 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.15/1,367.24 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.15x = 1,367.24 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.15x = 446,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,511.61/912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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