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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,358.03 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,358.03 and 328.03 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,358.03 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,358.03 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,358.03 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 445,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,472.01/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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