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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,355.52 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,355.52 and 326.55 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,355.52 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,355.52 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,355.52 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 442,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,645.06/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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