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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.58, 1,355.64 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.58, 1,355.64 and 326.32 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.58 : 1,355.64 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.58/1,355.64 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.58x = 1,355.64 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.58x = 442,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,372.44/903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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