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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,354.86 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,354.86 and 326.16 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,354.86 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,354.86 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,354.86 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 441,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,901.14/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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