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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,354.73 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,354.73 and 326.43 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,354.73 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,354.73 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,354.73 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 442,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,222.88/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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