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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.47, 1,369.86 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.47, 1,369.86 and 328.30 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.47 : 1,369.86 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.47/1,369.86 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.47x = 1,369.86 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.47x = 449,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,725.04/913.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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