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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,357.36 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,357.36 and 327.65 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,357.36 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,357.36 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,357.36 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 444,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,732.22/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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