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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,356.54 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,356.54 and 327.34 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,356.54 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,356.54 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,356.54 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 444,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,049.80/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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