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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.66, 1,356.16 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.66, 1,356.16 and 327.13 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.66 : 1,356.16 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.66/1,356.16 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.66x = 1,356.16 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.66x = 443,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,640.62/904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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