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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.60, 1,371.96 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.60, 1,371.96 and 329.74 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.60 : 1,371.96 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.60/1,371.96 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.60x = 1,371.96 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.60x = 452,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,390.09/914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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