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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.17, 1,370.88 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.17, 1,370.88 and 329.06 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.17 : 1,370.88 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.17/1,370.88 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.17x = 1,370.88 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.17x = 451,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,101.77/914.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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