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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.23, 1,357.89 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.23, 1,357.89 and 328.06 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.23 : 1,357.89 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.23/1,357.89 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.23x = 1,357.89 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.23x = 445,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,469.39/905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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