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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.62, 1,355.85 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.62, 1,355.85 and 327.06 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.62 : 1,355.85 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.62/1,355.85 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.62x = 1,355.85 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.62x = 443,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,444.30/904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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