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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.21, 1,354.91 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.21, 1,354.91 and 326.04 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.21 : 1,354.91 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.21/1,354.91 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.21x = 1,354.91 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.21x = 441,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,753.23/903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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