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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.57, 1,354.53 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.57, 1,354.53 and 326.31 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.57 : 1,354.53 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.57/1,354.53 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.57x = 1,354.53 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.57x = 441,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,988.69/903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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