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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.19, 1,354.79 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.19, 1,354.79 and 326.05 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.19 : 1,354.79 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.19/1,354.79 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.19x = 1,354.79 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.19x = 441,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,729.28/903.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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