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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,356.39 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,356.39 and 327.11 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,356.39 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,356.39 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,356.39 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 443,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,688.73/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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