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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.72, 1,357.56 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.72, 1,357.56 and 328 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.72 : 1,357.56 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.72/1,357.56 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.72x = 1,357.56 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.72x = 445,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,279.68/904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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