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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.48, 1,368.89 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.48, 1,368.89 and 327.66 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.48 : 1,368.89 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.48/1,368.89 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.48x = 1,368.89 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.48x = 448,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,530.50/912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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