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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,370.07 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,370.07 and 328.59 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,370.07 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,370.07 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,370.07 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 450,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,191.30/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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