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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,358.57 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,358.57 and 328.59 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,358.57 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,358.57 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,358.57 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 446,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,410.87/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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