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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,356.81 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,356.81 and 327.25 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,356.81 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,356.81 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,356.81 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 444,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,016.07/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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