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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,370.63 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,370.63 and 320.90 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,370.63 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,370.63 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,370.63 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 439,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,836.99/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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