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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.56 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.56 and 327.72 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.56 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.56 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.56 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 444,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,899.56/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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