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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.03, 1,370.59 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.03, 1,370.59 and 328.80 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.03 : 1,370.59 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.03/1,370.59 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.03x = 1,370.59 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.03x = 450,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,654.31/914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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