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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.01, 1,354.24 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.01, 1,354.24 and 325.75 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.01 : 1,354.24 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.01/1,354.24 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.01x = 1,354.24 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.01x = 441,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,143.68/903.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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