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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,357.56 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,357.56 and 328.01 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,357.56 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,357.56 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,357.56 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 445,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,286.47/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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