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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,357.02 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,357.02 and 327.48 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,357.02 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,357.02 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,357.02 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 444,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,396.91/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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