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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,356.94 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,356.94 and 327.64 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,356.94 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,356.94 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,356.94 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 444,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,587.82/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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