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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,355.67 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,355.67 and 327.15 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,355.67 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,355.67 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,355.67 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 443,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,507.44/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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