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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,369.14 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,369.14 and 327.58 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,369.14 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,369.14 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,369.14 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 448,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,502.88/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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