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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.05, 1,370.44 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.05, 1,370.44 and 328.78 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.05 : 1,370.44 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.05/1,370.44 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.05x = 1,370.44 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.05x = 450,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,573.26/914.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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