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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,358.28 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,358.28 and 328.26 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,358.28 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,358.28 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,358.28 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 445,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,868.99/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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