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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.49, 1,368.90 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.49, 1,368.90 and 327.51 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.49 : 1,368.90 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.49/1,368.90 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.49x = 1,368.90 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.49x = 448,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,328.44/912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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