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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.77, 1,379.52 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.77, 1,379.52 and 326.72 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.77 : 1,379.52 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.77/1,379.52 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.77x = 1,379.52 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.77x = 450,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,709.88/919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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