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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.47, 1,354.37 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.47, 1,354.37 and 326.21 is: 489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.47 : 1,354.37 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.47/1,354.37 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.47x = 1,354.37 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.47x = 441,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,800.63/903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.01

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