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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,356.08 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,356.08 and 327.04 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,356.08 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,356.08 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,356.08 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 443,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,492.40/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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