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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,353.79 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,353.79 and 325.81 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,353.79 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,353.79 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,353.79 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 441,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,069.92/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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