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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,356.74 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,356.74 and 327.12 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,356.74 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,356.74 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,356.74 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 443,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,816.79/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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