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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,355.43 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,355.43 and 326.82 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,355.43 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,355.43 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,355.43 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 442,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,981.63/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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