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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,354.84 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,354.84 and 325.90 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,354.84 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,354.84 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,354.84 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 441,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,544.11/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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