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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,355.13 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,355.13 and 326.25 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,355.13 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,355.13 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,355.13 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 442,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,111.16/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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