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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,353.60 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,353.60 and 325.56 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,353.60 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,353.60 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,353.60 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 440,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,678.02/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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