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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.48, 1,369.88 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.48, 1,369.88 and 328.32 is: 492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.48 : 1,369.88 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.48/1,369.88 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.48x = 1,369.88 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.48x = 449,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,759.07/913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.36

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