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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.63, 1,371.90 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.63, 1,371.90 and 329.64 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.63 : 1,371.90 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.63/1,371.90 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.63x = 1,371.90 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.63x = 452,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,233.12/914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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