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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.71, 1,357.71 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.71, 1,357.71 and 327.60 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.71 : 1,357.71 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.71/1,357.71 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.71x = 1,357.71 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.71x = 444,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,785.80/904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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