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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,368.62 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,368.62 and 319.72 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,368.62 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,368.62 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,368.62 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 437,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,570.98/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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