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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.09, 1,370.79 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.09, 1,370.79 and 328.93 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.09 : 1,370.79 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.09/1,370.79 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.09x = 1,370.79 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.09x = 450,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,887.10/914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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