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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,370.56 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,370.56 and 328.64 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,370.56 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,370.56 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,370.56 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 450,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,420.84/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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