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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,355.58 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,355.58 and 326.76 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,355.58 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,355.58 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,355.58 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 442,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,949.32/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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