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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,355.38 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,355.38 and 326.52 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,355.38 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,355.38 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,355.38 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 442,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,558.68/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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