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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,355.81 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,355.81 and 326.61 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,355.81 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,355.81 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,355.81 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 442,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,819.47/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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