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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,353.93 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,353.93 and 325.82 is: 488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,353.93 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,353.93 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,353.93 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 441,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,137.47/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.51

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