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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.13, 1,353.87 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.13, 1,353.87 and 325.87 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.13 : 1,353.87 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.13/1,353.87 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.13x = 1,353.87 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.13x = 441,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,182.23/903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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