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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,372.05 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,372.05 and 329.64 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,372.05 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,372.05 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,372.05 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 452,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,282.56/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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