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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.54, 1,383.85 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.54, 1,383.85 and 329.32 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.54 : 1,383.85 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.54/1,383.85 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.54x = 1,383.85 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.54x = 455,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,729.48/922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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