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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,353.60 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,353.60 and 325.68 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,353.60 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,353.60 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,353.60 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 440,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,840.45/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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