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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.28, 1,354.96 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.28, 1,354.96 and 326.56 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.28 : 1,354.96 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.28/1,354.96 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.28x = 1,354.96 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.28x = 442,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,475.74/903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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