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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,357.11 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,357.11 and 328.02 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,357.11 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,357.11 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,357.11 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 445,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,159.22/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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