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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.29, 1,355.02 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.29, 1,355.02 and 326.03 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.29 : 1,355.02 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.29/1,355.02 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.29x = 1,355.02 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.29x = 441,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,777.17/903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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