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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.75, 1,354.81 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.75, 1,354.81 and 326.49 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.75 : 1,354.81 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.75/1,354.81 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.75x = 1,354.81 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.75x = 442,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,331.92/903.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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