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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.37, 1,369.45 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.37, 1,369.45 and 328.07 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.37 : 1,369.45 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.37/1,369.45 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.37x = 1,369.45 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.37x = 449,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,277.45/913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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