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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.94, 1,357.41 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.94, 1,357.41 and 320.37 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.94 : 1,357.41 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.94/1,357.41 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.94x = 1,357.41 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.94x = 434,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,873.44/904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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