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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.14, 1,357.17 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.14, 1,357.17 and 328.15 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.14 : 1,357.17 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.14/1,357.17 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.14x = 1,357.17 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.14x = 445,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,355.34/905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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