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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.63, 1,370.29 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.63, 1,370.29 and 328.51 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.63 : 1,370.29 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.63/1,370.29 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.63x = 1,370.29 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.63x = 450,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,149.50/913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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