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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.04, 1,354.29 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.04, 1,354.29 and 325.96 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.04 : 1,354.29 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.04/1,354.29 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.04x = 1,354.29 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.04x = 441,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,444.37/903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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