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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,356.23 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,356.23 and 326.89 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,356.23 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,356.23 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,356.23 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 443,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,338.02/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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