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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,354.66 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,354.66 and 326.13 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,354.66 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,354.66 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,354.66 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 441,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,795.27/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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