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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.28, 1,354.56 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.28, 1,354.56 and 325.84 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.28 : 1,354.56 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.28/1,354.56 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.28x = 1,354.56 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.28x = 441,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,369.83/903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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