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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.35, 1,370.43 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.35, 1,370.43 and 328.53 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.35 : 1,370.43 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.35/1,370.43 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.35x = 1,370.43 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.35x = 450,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,227.37/913.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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