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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,354.98 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,354.98 and 326.28 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,354.98 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,354.98 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,354.98 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 442,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,102.87/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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