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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,357.30 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,357.30 and 328.16 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,357.30 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,357.30 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,357.30 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 445,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,411.57/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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