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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,355.49 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,355.49 and 326.96 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,355.49 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,355.49 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,355.49 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 443,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,184.23/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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