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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.23, 1,354.89 and 326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.23, 1,354.89 and 326.09 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.23 : 1,354.89 = 326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.23/1,354.89 = 326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.23x = 1,354.89 × 326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.23x = 441,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,816.08/903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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