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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,358.19 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,358.19 and 328.23 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,358.19 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,358.19 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,358.19 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 445,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,798.70/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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