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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,356.70 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,356.70 and 327.39 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,356.70 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,356.70 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,356.70 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 444,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,170.01/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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