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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,354.89 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,354.89 and 326.06 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,354.89 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,354.89 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,354.89 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 441,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,775.43/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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