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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,358.15 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,358.15 and 328.17 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,358.15 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,358.15 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,358.15 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 445,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,704.09/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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