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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,369.32 and 327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,369.32 and 327.97 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,369.32 = 327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,369.32 = 327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,369.32 × 327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 449,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,095.88/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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