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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,355.93 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,355.93 and 327.24 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,355.93 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,355.93 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,355.93 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 443,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,714.53/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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