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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,357.62 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,357.62 and 320.14 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,357.62 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,357.62 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,357.62 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 434,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,628.47/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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