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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.77, 1,355.45 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.77, 1,355.45 and 326.64 is: 489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.77 : 1,355.45 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.77/1,355.45 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.77x = 1,355.45 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.77x = 442,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,742.55/903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.89

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