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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.62, 1,369.22 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.62, 1,369.22 and 327.22 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.62 : 1,369.22 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.62/1,369.22 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.62x = 1,369.22 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.62x = 448,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,031.11/912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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