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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,370.83 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,370.83 and 328.89 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,370.83 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,370.83 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,370.83 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 450,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,852.28/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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