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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.85, 1,372.59 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.85, 1,372.59 and 329.85 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.85 : 1,372.59 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.85/1,372.59 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.85x = 1,372.59 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.85x = 452,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,748.81/914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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