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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.31, 1,358.37 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.31, 1,358.37 and 328.32 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.31 : 1,358.37 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.31/1,358.37 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.31x = 1,358.37 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.31x = 445,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,980.04/905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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